The Advanced Research Methods (ARM) Certificate is a stand-alone graduate-level certificate in Education and Social Sciences Advanced Research Methods (ARM), offered by the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University. The program allows graduate and non-degree seeking students the opportunity to gain additional training in research methodology, and to obtain academic validation for their efforts.
The certificate testifies to a student’s successful mastery of advanced competencies in education and social sciences research methods, with emphasis on quantitative or qualitative approaches. The ARM certificate facilitates students’ initiation into the academic publication process, and allows them to become more ‘marketable’ in today’s competitive hiring practices, especially in the context of Research Universities with very high research activity.
While the certificate does not appear on your diploma, it will be added to your transcript.
Course List | Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| 12 |
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| Advanced Fieldwork Methods | |
| Narrative Analysis | |
| Life History Research | |
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| Advanced Psychometric Theory | |
| Qualitative Grounded Theory Methodologies | |
| Meta-Analysis of Behavioral Research | |
| Applied Multivariate Methods | |
| Multiple Regression and Other Linear Models in Education Research | |
| Theory of Structural Equation Modeling | |
| Theory of Hierarchical Linear Models | |
| Advanced Structural Equation Modeling | |
| Longitudinal Data Analysis | |
| Item Response Theory | |
| Survey Instrument Development | |
| Data Analysis for Single-Case Experimental Design in Educational Research | |
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| Teaching and Learning Data Analysis and Uncertainty Concepts | |
| Analyzing and Reporting Field Based Research | |
| Mixed Methods Research in Curriculum and Instruction | |
| Research Methods in EDCI III | |
| Narrative Inquiry in Curriculum and Instruction I | |
| Narrative Inquiry in Curriculum and Instruction II | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 |
Perform at a satisfactory level in all research methods courses; grades lower than a B and U grades will not be accepted.
Produce a Student Certificate Portfolio, which includes:
- Manuscript of original research in which the student is listed as an author that uses one or more methodological processes gained from the certificate coursework.
- Evidence that the manuscript was submitted for review to a peer-reviewed journal. Acceptance for publication is not a requirement.
- Submit a two (2) page, double-spaced integrative reflection essay. Respond to the essay according to the following questions and guidelines. What knowledge, skills, and competencies from the certificate courses did you apply to the research manuscript? Refer to a specific page number in your manuscript that outlines the use of said skills. How will those knowledge, skills, and competencies be helpful beyond your current academic program?
